Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

ON medication and violent....

I have never been a violent person, maybe smack my little sister when she is being stupid, but never over anything. I've only really lost my temper as a child once, and that was because I was getting picked on by adults at an amusement park about my disability.

ANYWAY...this isn't normal and I KNOW it isn't normal, but since I have been on medication my temper is short and I lose it easy. I get into a minimum of three screaming fights a week, and it gets physical every once in awhile. I'm only turning 17 so my parents won't have me arrested or anything, but is there any sort of medication to keep the violence feelings down? Before I got put on anything I could control my anger but now I can't...is that normal? If not...what should I do? I don't know why I get violent, but I hate it and I want it to stop. I see myself yelling or hitting but I can't stop....advice or help please? I wouldn't ask for help if it wasn't getting to be annoying.

The anger could be from a million things. Bipolars don't usually hit out.It's usually a self-hate that accompanies such outbursts.
For instance, when I go angry at the people I love...I get this immense guilt and self-loathing.Very potent and follows immediately after a rage..This has lessened over time yet can be very disturbing.
People see the outburst but not the internal shame.

it almost sounds like the wrong medication for you. talk to your pdoc about all your symptoms that you have told us. you might need a medication change or tweaking. also, if you aren't already in it, i suggest therapy to deal with the anger, how to cope with it, how to expend your angry feelings in an appropriate way, etc...... besides they are good to vent too. also maybe keeping a journal about your anger, to see if there are triggers to it. well good luck to you, you got some figuring out to do!!

if u are on an antidepressant that can contribute to your mania i was worse on meds(risperdal) when i first started out cuz it didn't really work by itself then i got put on lithium in 07 and i am stable now

My psychologist is on vacation, and I'm not allowed to talk to her alone and can't talk in front of my mother so I'm in a bad catch-22 situation. I'm not allowed by law to see the psychiatrist alone; my mother has to come in....but I can't talk in front of my mom. She does the talking and I don't get a word in. (And yes I TRY but get ignored because I am not yet an adult; for godsake I'm nearly 17!!). The medications that I am on are perfect besides the anger...they stop the depression and the mania but make me angry. I don't know what makes the anger come, I've never been an angry person or hateful and suddenly I can't control my temper. I lose it and all hell breaks lose.

To augment what #3 said... I do tend to agree, but I suffered from dysphoric manias, which tended to make me very angry and violent. I had anger issues to begin with, and that pushed it over the top. If you have a disability (I believe you referenced), the stresses associated with that and the &quot;edginess&quot; of mental illness can make you pretty pissed off.... It's kind of sort of and a little similar to what I went though at your age. That's just a thought

Bornunder: That makes sense...perhaps my bipolar isn't as under control as I think it is ( I still slip into bad depressions and manic episodes...possibly dysphoric manias... ), and yes I do have physical disabilities which most likely does put a certain anger in me, your theory makes a lot of sense...

I'm sorry if it sounded cold.I was just trying to make you see that it's very personal too.Our own relationships with others as well as what we think of ourselves.
Dysphoria, yes.
It's amazing how fresh concerns pile up as time goes on.How something terrible now..will be replaced by a new worry later.
All the best to you and please go easier on yrself if you can.There's many here that will empathise and help out.
Peace.

It bothers me very much so that you stated you never get to talk. That in itself, would make me pretty violent. I understand your mother probably doesn't think you're &quot;up to or stable enough&quot; to talk to your doctor, but she isn't inside your head and can only describe your behaviors, and not the feelings and thoughts that the behaviors are a result of. (not tell you to do this, but knowing me....I'd be screaming at them and make them listen to me....because that would set me off) Or I'd out-smart my mother and write my doctor a confidential letter. Get the letter to your doctor either thru a nurse or just leave it on the floor when no one is looking....something girl. Most people hear and see what they want to hear and see....you make them listen to what they need to hear and see what they need to see. I hope the best for you!

Where I live there is an Act that allows children to consent to their own medical care so I think that might mean their parents cannot ask to sit in with them during psychologist appointments.

It can't be very therapeutic for you, not getting a chance to talk to your psychologist at all and having your mother doing all the talking on your behalf.

But because that is the law where you are, I suppose the best way right now would be to talk to your Mom about how you are feeling. Tell her you think you have been more angry since the medication and ask her if she notices this as well.

Your Mom can help you discuss with your doctor about your symptoms too because she observes your behaviors. And together with the doctor the best medications can be determined to help stabilize you.

Yes sometimes a med can affect your brain chemistry in a way that's not wanted, and until you can get to see your doc, in the meantime, see if you can identify what things trigger you if possible. When the rage comes on, I know it's hard to control. You can try removing yourself from situation, like going to your room to cool off and listening to tunes, relaxation breathing, stuff like that, but if you do blow, at least afterwards you can apologise.

Someone mentioned anger management, and you can google that for really quick techniques until you can get some professional help.

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